GraduationRequirements
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coursemaynot beapplied towards any other degree requirement, including
freeelectives.
5. Transfer credit - studentswith transfer credit (HIST2111, HIST 2112or
POLS1101) fromoutside theUniversitySystem ofGeorgiawill need to
contact theTestingCenter regarding the legislativeexams.
OtherGraduationRegulations
SecondDegree
Any student wishing to receivea second or subsequent degree fromClayton
State University must complete in residence at Clayton State University a
minimum of 24 additional credit hours for theassociatedegreeor 30 credit hours
for the bachelor's degree. Hours counted for residency must apply to the
requirements for second degree; free electives do not count toward second
degree residency. Credit which has been used to satisfy the requirements of a
previous degree cannot be applied toward theminimum resident hours needed
for the second or subsequent degrees. Students must meet ALL course
requirements for the second degree, including prerequisite courses or skills. The
graduation application process for a second degree is the same as for any
degree. Specific "dual degree" programs listed in this catalogmay have different
residency requirements. Students transferring to Clayton State who received a
Bachelor’s degree from a USG institution have satisfied the core curriculum.
Transfer students from outside the USG, must have 42 hours of general
education coursework inorder to satisfy the core curriculum requirement.
LicensurePrograms
Certain programs are designed to satisfy the present educational
requirements that enable students to take licensure examinations. (Current
programs at Clayton State University include Nursing, Dental Hygiene, and
Middle Level Education.) It is possible that the licensing board may change
requirements prior to a student’s completion of his or her course of study. While
reasonable efforts will be made to enable students to satisfy additional
requirements, noassurances canbemade that theUniversitywill beable to offer
additional courses or, if taken, that such courses will entitle students to take
licensureexaminations.
Application forGraduation
All students pursuing a certificate or degree from Clayton State University
must submit an Application for Graduation to the Registrar’s Office two
semesters in advance of the intended graduation. The deadlines for submitting
an application are:
June1, for Fall
September 15, for Spring
January 30, for Summer
Students may be graduated at the end of any semester in which they fulfill
the degree requirements of the University. Currently, formal commencement
ceremonies are held in May and December each year. Diplomas are available
for pick up in the Registrar's Office eight weeks after the end of the semester.
Diplomas not picked upwill bemailed to the current addresson file.
